PTA 1400 — Physical Agents for the PTA
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 5.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Provides a comprehensive overview of physical agents/therapeutic modalities utilized in physical therapy practice. Analyze the theory and physiological effects of various thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic agents as well as the indications, contraindications, precautions, advantages, and disadvantages of each to promote evidence informed, clinical decision making for application into patient care. Laboratory activities seek to achieve competency in the application of the above treatment interventions to ensure effective outcomes and patient safety. 'C' grade policy applies.
Offered: Summer
Prerequisites: BIO 1120, PTA 1010, PTA 1200, PTA 1220
Corequisites: PTA 1500.